JEE Main 2025:
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Main 2025 session 1 exam from January 22 to 31, 2025. The JEE Main Admit Card 2025 will be released on January 20, 2025. Prior to the admit card release, NTA will issue the JEE Main exam city slip in the second week of January 2025.
The JEE Main 2025 session 1 application form is closed. Registration for session 1 was open from October 28 to November 22, 2024. The correction window for JEE Mains 2025 was available from November 26 to November 27, 2024.
The JEE Main 2025 exam will include two papers:
- Paper 1: For admission to BE/BTech courses, with questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics based on Class 11 and 12 syllabus.
- Paper 2: For admission to BArch and BPlan courses. Paper 2 is divided into two parts: Paper 2A for BArch, which includes Mathematics, an Aptitude Test, and Drawing; and Paper 2B for BPlan, which consists of Mathematics, an Aptitude Test, and Planning-based questions.
The exam will be computer-based, except for the Drawing section of Paper 2, which is pen-and-paper based. Candidates are advised to review the JEE Mains 2025 syllabus, exam pattern, and previous years' papers to prepare effectively.
As per recent changes announced by NTA, Section B of the JEE Main 2025 exam will now contain only 5 questions per subject, and all 5 questions must be answered, with no choice provided.
JEE Main 2025 Highlights
| Particulars |
Details |
| Exam Name |
Joint Entrance Examination (Main) or JEE Main |
| Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Level of Exam |
Undergraduate |
| Exam Frequency |
Twice a year (January and April) |
| Mode of Exam |
Online (Computer-based Test) |
| How Many Students Appear for JEE Main |
Approx. 10 lakh |
| Courses Offered |
BTech, BArch, BPlan |
| Application Fees |
INR 1000 (Male unreserved/OBC/EWS category) |
| INR 800 (Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category) |
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| INR 500 (SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category) |
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| Exam Duration |
3 hours (4 hours for PwD) |
| Total Marks |
300 marks for Paper-1 (BE/BTech) |
| 400 marks for Paper-2A (BArch) |
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| 400 marks for Paper-2B (BPlan) |
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| Marking Scheme |
+4 for each correct response |
| -1 for each incorrect response |
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| Total Questions |
75 questions in Paper 1 (BE/BTech) |
| 77 questions in Paper 2A (BArch) |
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| 100 questions in Paper 2B (BPlan) |
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| Language of Paper/Exam |
13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu |
| Accepting Colleges |
All NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs |
| Number of Test Cities |
290 in India, 20 outside India |
| JEE Main 2025 Official Website |
jeemain.nta.ac.in |
| JEE Main Contact Details |
NTA Telephone Number: 0120-6895200 |
| NTA Email ID: [email protected] |
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| NTA Helpline: 8178359845 |
8287471852 |
JEE Main 2025 Dates Session 1 and 2
Upcoming Exam Dates
| Dates |
Event |
| 22 Jan '25 - 31 Jan '25 |
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Session 1 |
| 31 Jan '25 - 24 Feb '25 |
JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Registration |
| 01 Apr '25 - 08 Apr '25 |
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Session 2 |
JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2025
To be eligible for the JEE Main exam, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed or be appearing for Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit for appearing in the JEE Main exam.
- Class 12 Marks: There is no minimum percentage required to appear for the exam, but candidates must secure at least 75% marks in Class 12 (or be in the top 20 percentile of their respective board) to be eligible for admission to IITs, NITs, or IIITs.
- Attempts: Candidates can attempt the exam for three consecutive years from the year of passing Class 12.
- Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics must be a compulsory subject in Class 12 for candidates to apply.
Candidates must verify their eligibility before applying for the exam, as failure to meet the criteria may result in the cancellation of their candidature. The detailed eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2025 can be found on the official NTA website.
JEE Main 2025 Admit Card
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main 2025 admit card online on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in, typically 2-3 days before the exam. A direct link for downloading the admit card will also be provided on this page.
The admit card will contain essential information including:
- Exam Date and Time
- Exam Centre Address
- Candidate's Basic Details such as name, photo, signature
- Exam Day Instructions
After downloading the admit card, candidates should carefully review all the information. In case of any discrepancies, candidates should immediately contact the examination authority.
Candidates are required to carry a valid photo ID along with the JEE Main 2025 admit card to the exam center. Be sure to download and print a copy of the admit card for examination purposes.
How to download JEE Main 2025 Admit card
To download the JEE Main 2025 admit card, follow these steps:
- Visit the official website
- Click on the JEE Main Admit Card 2025 download link.
- Log in using your JEE Main application number and date of birth.
- The admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download the admit card and take a printout for future reference.
JEE Main Application Form 2025
The JEE Main 2025 session 1 application period has ended. The application form was available online from October 28 to November 22, 2024, on the official JEE Main website jeemain.nta.nic.in. JEE Main 2025 session 2 registration will open on January 31, 2025.
Before completing the application, candidates must ensure they meet the JEE Main eligibility criteria 2025. This includes information on how to fill out the application, the fees, and the required documents.
During the application process, candidates must upload:
- A scanned image of their passport-size photograph and signature.
- For PwD/PwBD candidates, a scanned copy of the category certificate is needed.
- Candidates from the OBC-NCL or Gen-EWS category should provide details of the issuing authority and the issue date of their category certificate.
The application for JEE Main 2025 follows a multi-step process:
- Stage 1 - Registration
- Stage 2 - Filling out the application form with required information
- Stage 3 - Uploading scanned images of the photograph and signature.
- Stage 4 - Payment of the JEE Main 2025 registration fees.
Documents Required for JEE Mains 2025 Application Form
Candidates applying for JEE Main 2025 must have the following documents ready:
- Scanned image of their photograph and signature
- Credit/debit card or Internet banking details for payment of the application fee
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheet (or Class 12 admit card if currently appearing for the exam)
- Category certificate (for EWS, SC/ST, or PWD candidates)
JEE Main 2025 Application Form Fees
JEE Main 2025 Application Fees:
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Male candidates (Unreserved/EWS/OBC category):
- For Centres in India: INR 1,000
- For Centres Outside India: INR 5,000
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Female candidates (Unreserved/EWS/OBC category):
- For Centres in India: INR 800
- For Centres Outside India: INR 4,000
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SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates:
- For Centres in India: INR 500
- For Centres Outside India: INR 2,500.
